Sermons on micky mantle: showing 691-705 of 1,463

Elisha!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 26, 2014

God allowed/permitted/organized/orchestrated Elisha to see Elijah being taken up into heaven! This was not for curiosity, thrill or personal gratification – but for a higher purpose!

Elisha saw Elijah being taken into heaven! 2 King 2:11,12”….Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 12 And Elisha saw it…….” Matthew 16:24 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jordan's Junction Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 16, 2013

Part #2 of "Josh's Journey" series, looking at 4 different scenes from Joshua's life

Last week we started a 4-week series on the Old Testament character, Joshua, called “Josh Journey”. • He was one of the 12 spies that checked out Canaan. • He was the one that led the Israelites into the promised land. • The Jordan River parted for him • He led ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unforgettable

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2013

This sermon is intertwined with songs and prayers which revolve around the Lord's Supper. There are references to the Passover meal which is the foundation of our communion with God.

Mention the Power and intention of National/Personal Memorials -- Washington Monument; Alamo; Gettysburg; USS Lexington, etc. * Lord's Supper was the Focal Point of the Early Church -- Acts 2.42; 20.7 Symbolism of the Bread and the Fruit of the Vine Bread = Provision -- unleavened bread in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arise, Shine For Your Light Has Come Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 15, 2014

Jesus came to bring the fulfilment of this prophecy of Isaiah 60 & 61. He’s the one who brings light into the world. He’s the one who brings liberty and forgiveness and true freedom.

We come today to the end of our series on Isaiah and to the climax of the book. Here we find God’s salvation brought to its culmination. God has come to dwell with his people; and the whole world is drawn to him to receive the salvation he offers. It’s as though Isaiah sees a vision ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Strong And Corageous

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

We can learn a lot about God from Joshua. Joshua was the new generation called of God to lead and not be future church but the church of right now.

Strong and Courageous Joshua chapter 1:1-1:9 Introduction- Some parts of this sermon were gleamed from sermons on SermonCentral. This morning we begin Advent We have devotionals for you to help prepare you for Christmas season. Next week we will begin Advent readings and the singing of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Creation: The Big Bang Reality Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 8, 2016

We don’t hear first that God is Love, Holy, Good . . .but that He is the Creator.

10 Amazing Miracles from Scripture Series (10 of 10) Creation: The Big Bang Reality December 13, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The Bible puts tremendous significance upon the fact that God created the universe, the Creator of Creation. 1 Genesis 1:1 (NASB) In the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Flight To Egypt

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

How do you respond to Christ the King Who is the fulfillment of the ages? Like Herod, and all Jerusalem with him, do you hate Him and fear Him? Or, like the shepherds and magi’s, do you bow down before Him and worship Him?

Opening illustration: A young boy desperately wanted a bicycle for Christmas, so he asked his parents for the bike; His parents wanted to teach him the importance of prayer, so they suggested the young boy should write a letter to Jesus and pray for one instead." Not pleased with the response of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Messengers: Overcoming Depression

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Feb 12, 2016

The story of Elijah gives us keys to overcoming fear, discouragement, depression and loneliness in our lives.

GOD’S MESSENGERS: OVERCOMING DEPRESSION OPENING STORY: A drunk stumbles into a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeds to walk into the water and stand next to the preacher. The minister notices the old drunk and says, "Mister, are you ready to find Jesus?" The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: *other

Complaints To The Pastor?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2008

A pastor wrote:HOW DO I HANDLE COMPLAINTS ADDRESS TO ME... I respond.

I WAS ASKED: I’ve heard it said that there’s no such thing as a stupid question. I hope this will not be considered as a stupid question, but it’s really meant as a sincere question: If a leader in your church came to you saying they want longer services and longer and more altar calls, what would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Flameout!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 14, 2010

In 1 and 2 Timothy we can see that Paul knew that he had been "dispatched" by God. He was God's man. We likewise are God's men and women.

Flameout! Introduction Recently reading the Ts in the NT. Where are the T’s? This morning- look at some verses in 1 and 2 Timothy. Both- letters Paul wrote to Timothy, a young pastor. Two purposes in these letters- Paul gives him advice- situations- in the churches exhorts him about his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Prayer Against Enemy Attack Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 24, 2014

God will stay the course in the day of the enemies' attack and give you grace until truth and salvation finish.

Prayer Against Enemy Attack by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 24, 2014) “And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies and out of the hand of Saul” (II Samuel 22:1, King ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Friends

There Is An Antidore! A Cure!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

Poison and sin can be deadly, our Father has an ANTITODE ... There is a CURE... Find God's plan and press on...

THERE IS AN ANTIDOTE! GOD HAS A REMEDY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I AM HAVING THIS PROBLEM? WHAT SHALL I DO? THIS STRESS IS CRUSHING ME, WHAT DO I DO? Psalm 34:7 The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. ANTIDOTE: Medicine used to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:39-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have To Climb Higher...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

There is a battle between the weasil and the eagle, all the eagle has to do is let go?May the anointing consume us.

I HAVE TO CLIMB, ANOINTING CONSUME ME... GET RID OF IT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder from this comes from T.D. Jakes... AS A CANDLE GIVES ITSELF FOR THE LIGHT... I. WE HAVE A TOKEN OF LOVE... THERE IS GOOD NEWS MY FRIEND... GOD IS WITH US... HERE THE BEAUTY: "WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moses Tries It His Way: An Exposition Of Exodus 2:11-25

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2020

We sing the hymn "Have Thine own Way" and all too often go out and do it our way.

Moses Tries it His Way: An Exposition of Exodus 2:11-25 How many times do we feel that God has a special calling on our lives, and we get into a rush trying to fulfill it? When we became Christians, we received the Holy Spirit in our lives. God has a purpose for every one of us. He has distributed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Stand On The Mountain

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 31, 2021

Today’s text is about a man who had his own battles and in spite of victory, was down, dejected, and ready to give up.

Go Stand on the Mountain 1 Kings 19:1-18 Introduction When United Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, PA, on Sept. 11, 2001, John Gerula was one of the first on the scene as a volunteer firefighter. The experience inspired John, still in high school, to enlist in the Marines. He shipped out to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ